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Former state senator and district judge John Coolahan, known as "the Lion of Halethorpe," died Dec. 30. Family friend Jack Graves, of Pasadena, played the bagpipes at Coolahan's funeral and lead the recessional, followed by Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, left, and Father John Williamson at the Church of the Ascension. The service was held Jan. 4.

Coolahan Funeral

( Photo by Sarah Pastrana / January 4, 2013 )

Former state senator and district judge John Coolahan, known as "the Lion of Halethorpe," died Dec. 30. Family friend Jack Graves, of Pasadena, played the bagpipes at Coolahan's funeral and lead the recessional, followed by Deacon Thomas Yannuzzi, left, and Father John Williamson at the Church of the Ascension. The service was held Jan. 4.

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